Finnish company Telia initiates a network called 5G Finland to ensure the success of Finland as the fourth industrial revolution picks up speed. The first partners are Nokia and Tekes. 5G Finland is open to all Finnish companies and organizations.

The development of 5th generation mobile broadband systems, 5G to replace today's 4G, is in full swing. Chalmers is part of a two-year project that brings together industry and academia to develop a common global standard for future vehicle communication.

Commission to form new group, bringing all interested parties round one table in attempt to speed up technical standard setting. The announcement follows pledge to create new standards for 5G, cloud computing and the internet of things